A baby gorilla, part of the endangered western gorilla species, was rescued at Istanbul Airport during a customs inspection. Hidden in a wooden crate and smuggled from Nigeria to Thailand, the young primate was intercepted by Turkish authorities. Now under the care of the Ministry of Agriculture and Forestry, the gorilla is receiving rehabilitation and close monitoring to ensure its recovery, highlighting the ongoing fight against illegal wildlife trafficking.
Tag: wildlife protection
Zakynthos has witnessed a record-breaking nesting season for the loggerhead turtle, Caretta caretta, with an unprecedented 1,201 nests documented on Sekania Beach. This success underscores the effectiveness of conservation efforts by WWF Greece, despite ongoing threats to the species.
Climate change is threatening Greece's butterfly population, with rising temperatures leading to food scarcity, shorter flowering seasons, and shrinking body sizes. Scientists from the MEIOSIS project are studying over 50,000 specimens to track this decline. Increasing wildfires and habitat loss further endanger the species, forcing butterflies to migrate to cooler areas where survival is uncertain.
Greece's island of Zakynthos leads a remarkable recovery in sea turtle populations, as conservation efforts result in over 10,000 nests being recorded in 2023. This surge highlights decades of dedicated work and innovative strategies promoting wildlife protection across the Mediterranean.